Antioch in Syria through Asia Minor and Macedonia and Greece, until eventually the arrival of Paul in Rome symbolizes the presence of the gospel in the central city of the ancient world. There is a wealth of detail in the telling of the story. Colourful, dramatic scenes alternate with straightforward reporting. Vigorous personalities stand at the centre of the action. The author has a talent for portraying the variety of life in the ancient world, as he takes us from backwater country towns like